10/30/2023
Recently, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Chris Woolard and other partners highlighted Ohio’s commitment to improving school attendance statewide during the Ohio Takes the Pledge to Stay in the Game! event held at the Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls. During the event, members of the Ohio Attendance Taskforce announced recommendations to improve school attendance and reduce chronic absence.
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10/30/2023
Every year, each state receives a rating on its implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), known as its determination. The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Special Education Programs uses both procedural compliance and student results indicators, giving each equal weight, to evaluate each state’s performance. Ohio is one of 23 states to receive a 2023 Determination of Meets Requirements.
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10/30/2023
The application window to become a Purple Star-designated school is open from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. Members of the Purple Star Class of 2024 will be announced in April 2024, the Month of the Military Child.
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10/30/2023
The Department’s Office of Whole Child Supports now is providing open office hours for anyone with questions about school attendance. Hosted by Ohio’s attendance advisor, office hours are weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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10/30/2023
Districts and schools should consider several factors when finalizing plans for the eclipse April 8, 2024. To help districts and schools prepare, the Department has developed a list of planning questions for consideration and information about the eclipse, including lesson ideas and handouts.
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